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On behalf of Janssen Law, PLC posted in Estate Planning on Friday, May 24, 2019.

Your legally adopted children in Iowa would probably enjoy most of the same protections under the state's inheritance laws as would your biological children. However, there could be some concerns you may want to address during or immediately following the adoption process.

On behalf of Janssen Law, PLC posted in Estate Planning on Thursday, April 11, 2019.

A last will and testament should be composed without any negative influence on the testor. Unfortunately, some Iowa residents can become caught in the snare of an abusive manipulator who will use undue influence to make the vulnerable party craft a will that will benefit the manipulator. Wills made under undue influence may be thrown out by a court, so if you suspect a relative may be a victim of undue influence, here are some things to look out for so you can protect your relative’s inheritance from a malicious party.

On behalf of Janssen Law, PLC posted in Estate Planning on Thursday, March 14, 2019.

Intellectual property (IP) is an important way Iowa authors, business owners, artists and inventors generate their income. In fact, IP may even provide a living for relatives of an intellectual property owner, which is why if you own a copyright, a patent or any IP, you should include it in your estate plan. You can choose who you want to receive your intellectual property rights so that your heirs can profit from the IP.

On behalf of Janssen Law, PLC posted in Estate Planning on Wednesday, December 5, 2018.

It can be difficult to justify the financial and emotional costs of estate planning under the age of thirty. It may be difficult to know what you want, the options available to you or just where to start.

On behalf of Janssen Law, PLC posted in Estate Planning on Monday, October 8, 2018.

As someone currently working on your Iowa estate plan, chances are, one of your main objectives involves leaving as much of your hard-earned assets behind for your loved ones as you possibly can. While there are various methods you can rely on to accomplish this, one method involves minimizing the amount of taxes your loved ones will have to pay on your estate. At Janssen Law, PLC, we are well-versed in the various methods you can use to reduce estate taxes, and we have helped many clients accomplish these and related goals.

On behalf of Janssen Law, PLC posted in Estate Planning on Friday, September 7, 2018.

Major corporations have succession plans, but small business owners — especially sole proprietors — tend to overlook these essential continuity tools. Nearly any business in Iowa, regardless of the size, could benefit from its leadership considering how to enact a smooth transition of authority should a loss occur at the highest levels.

On behalf of Janssen Law, PLC posted in Estate Planning on Thursday, July 19, 2018.

It can be hard for anyone to think about the end of life when they are still young. After all, we all felt invincible at 25, did we not? The truth is, though, it is never too early for Iowans to start putting their final wishes in writing.

On behalf of Janssen Law, PLC posted in Estate Planning on Friday, May 25, 2018.

Planning for posterity in Iowa could mean putting money away for your beneficiaries. It also might entail making the most of every available resource at your disposal in order to minimize the impact your own living expenses have on your estate. A Medicaid payback trust is one type of financial document that could help you reduce medical costs, in some situations.

On behalf of Janssen Law, PLC posted in Estate Planning on Wednesday, April 11, 2018.

If a family member dies and there is no other close family member that will continue to live in the home of the deceased, typically an executor will be put in charge of the property until it is ready to pass to beneficiaries listed in a will or whoever an Iowa judge deems should possess the home in probate. But what if the executor alters or changes the home before the beneficiaries can take possession? While an executor holds great authority over the assets of a decedent, it is not absolute.

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